There are 3 ways to get from Papakura to Waitomo Caves by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
3h 25m$76–130Drive 160.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Papakura to Waitomo Cavescar 160.1 km
2h 3m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Papakura Station to Commerce Streetbus Rbs / ...
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
5h 24m
Papakura to Waitomo Caves by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Papakura to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Papakura to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Papakura station to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Papakura Station and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Papakura and Waitomo Caves is 168 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Papakura to Waitomo Caves without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Papakura to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Papakura to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Papakura Station.
The best way to get from Papakura to Waitomo Caves is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m.
Papakura to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Commerce Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papakura to Waitomo Caves is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Papakura to Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Papakura Station to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Commerce Street and Auckland - Central in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Bus from Papakura Station to Commerce Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
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